The Glen Garioch 13 Year Old from Murray McDavid’s Benchmark series is a Highland single malt, bottled in 2024. Initially aged in bourbon hogsheads, it was finished in first-fill Saint-Julien wine barriques, adding rich, dark fruit and wine-soaked oak notes to its robust Highland character. Drawn from casks 2100790, 91, 92, and 93, this limited edition showcases the Benchmark series’ commitment to bold and expressive cask finishes.

The Murray McDavid Benchmark series is a range of limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies that highlight the art of cask maturation. Each expression originates from a well-known distillery and is carefully finished in unique casks—such as wine, sherry, port, or even stout beer barrels—adding distinct layers of flavour. Un-chill filtered, naturally coloured, and often bottled at higher strengths, the Benchmark series offers whisky enthusiasts a bold and creative take on classic malts.